Procurement Approvals & Assurance Manager

Procurement Approvals & Assurance Manager

An exciting opportunity for a Procurement Approvals & Assurance Manager to join a leading UK rail organisation. This position can be based in London or Birmingham operating a hybrid working model. This role is offering a competitive salary of up to £49,100 depending on your skills and experience, plus other attractive benefits.

The successful candidate will have experience within a procurement or commercial environment with sound knowledge of procurement processes and legislations.

Role responsibilities of the Procurement Approvals & Assurance Manager:

• Responsible for independent reviews of procurement and investment decision making assurance activity, including PQQ, ITT, moderation and CMP documentation.
• Assist the Senior Approvals Assurance Manager in procurement and contract management activity at key stages of the procurement lifecycle, and produce assurance reports as required.
• Establish effective relationships with key stakeholders to facilitate effective and timely assurance reviews
• Maintain good working relationships with external stakeholders

Person specification of the Procurement Approvals & Assurance Manager:

• Experience with cross functional and collaborative working methods
• Ability to engage with and influence senior management and executives
• Knowledge of EU and UK procurement legislation
• Knowledge of a range of assurance activities, tools and techniques
• Awareness of government initiatives and policies

The reward:

• A competitive salary of up to £49,100 depending on experience
• Flexible hybrid working
• Double matched pension scheme

This role will be well suited to you if you have previously had a role within purchasing or procurement as a procurement manager, procurement approvals manager, procurement assurance manager, assurance manager or procurement consultant.